The Children's diabetes team holds clinics in both Stirling and Falkirk
Infirmaries.

There are also Young Person's clinics held regularly for children from
the age of 12 upwards. These are held together with the adult diabetes
specialist.

At each clinic, there are regular chiropody (or podiatry, as it's now
known) sessions, dietetic sessions and access to clinical psychologists.

We are currently in the process of trying to improve services for
families in Forth Valley, to provide even better support for them and in
accordance with national guidelines for children's diabetes care.

The team in Forth valley comprises:

A consultant paediatrician - Dr. John
Schulga.

Diabetes nurses for part of the week -
Sister Shona Penman in Falkirk, and Sister Julia Harrower in Stirling.

The nurses at present only work for four hours a week each for the
diabetes team!!